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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Scharf (ranked 2640 p4p, 258 weight class) and Vincent Vega (ranked 2537 p4p, 249 weight class). Eddy Scharf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Scharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Vega!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scharf moves into the clinch.
Vega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Scharf digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vega lands an uppercut.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scharf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Scharf pushes him off.
Scharf moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
Still in the clinch, Scharf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scharf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Scharf.
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Vega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scharf prevents a body shot from Vega.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scharf digs a right hand into Vega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vega's gas tank.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Scharf lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Scharf lands an uppercut.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
Scharf prevents a body shot from Vega.
Scharf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scharf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scharf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scharf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Scharf.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scharf.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scharf.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Scharf's head.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
We've been informed that Vega has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Scharf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Scharf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Scharf controls his hands.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
Scharf lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Scharf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scharf scores with a one two! Vega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scharf misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scharf tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
A hook to the body from Scharf.
A left hand lands to the body for Scharf.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Scharf.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scharf misses with a punch to the body.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eddy Scharf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scharf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Vega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Scharf.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
Scharf is working Vega over against the cage.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Scharf.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Scharf blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a hook to the body.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with some punches.
Scharf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Scharf tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scharf.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Scharf back against the cage.
Vega blocks a body shot from Scharf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Vega blocks a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shoulder strike.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scharf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
Scharf lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scharf is keeping busy.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf misses with some punches.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scharf lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scharf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scharf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Scharf - that landed with a thud.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Scharf lands a left hand.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Scharf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scharf clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Scharf.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vega lands a shoulder strike.
Scharf blocks a body shot from Vega.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Scharf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scharf is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scharf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to stall.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Scharf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Scharf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Scharf tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Scharf back against the cage.
Scharf working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scharf.
Scharf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vincent Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scharf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a hook to the body.
Scharf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Vega blocking some punches.
Scharf can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Scharf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega blocking some punches.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega misses with some punches.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Scharf avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega tries to break free but Scharf pushes him back against the cage.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eddy Scharf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scharf closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scharf blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf prevents Vega from breaking the clinch.
Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scharf has him pressed against the cage.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega is looking to control Scharf's arms but Scharf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddy Scharf.
Well Scharf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Scharf!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddy Scharf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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